Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Conductor: Pavarotti's last performance was lip-synchedApr 06, 2008 11:00 pm - ROME -- Luciano Pavarotti, in severe pain months before his cancer diagnosis, lip-synched his last performance, according to the maestro who conducted the aria at the op...
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Radiohead to headline this summer's LollapaloozaApr 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Radiohead will headline this summer's Lollapalooza festival Aug. 1-3 in Grant Park in Chicago. Organizers announced 120 bands will play the festival, now in its fourth y...
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"Lust, Lies, Marriage" bubbles with laughs; spirited cast makes for fun eveningApr 06, 2008 11:00 pm - When they cross the stage, the cast of Piccolo Theatre's utterly beguiling "Lust, Lies and Marriage" don't simply walk. In this sparkling, family-friendly show by Itali...
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Did Jay-Z and Beyonce walk down the aisle?Apr 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Various media outlets are reporting that longtime couple Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles tied the knot Friday night in New York City. Sources say they've received no official...
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Painting inspires swashbuckling playApr 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Chicago playwright Barbara Lhota began writing plays in college in the late '80s, and she has since written more than 13 full-length and one-act plays that have been pro...
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Upcoming concertsApr 03, 2008 11:00 pm - The Bad Examples and Zoom, 9 p.m. Friday, April 4 at Durty Nellies, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $8. (847) 358-9150. The Bad Examples used to be full-time job of pop ...
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Singer wows fans, even without the lyricsApr 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Colombian pop rock singer and guitarist Juanes delivered energy and a generous dose of effusive emotion at Allstate Arena in Rosemont Wednesday. He played with gusto, pe...
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CD Review: Yakuza's 'Transmutations'Apr 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Chicago's Yakuza continues the refining process that began on 2006's powerful "Samsara," making stronger distinctions between the quartet's aggressive and mellow sides. ...
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Nada Surf soldiers forwardApr 03, 2008 11:00 pm - After 12 years of making albums, Matthew Caws had one goal in mind when starting his newest: "Not to blow it." Not likely. "Lucky" (Barsuk), the latest from celebrated B...
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Umphrey's McGee returns to DeKalb for benefit showApr 03, 2008 11:00 pm - After six years, four albums and immeasurable critical acclaim, progressive/jam rockers Umphrey's McGee are returning to DeKalb Tuesday for an NIU-benefited charity show...